I used MH for a long time tried LED for 4 years and decided to go back to MH. I've had the mh again for about a year and will now keep them indefinitely.
Also consider buying used I did and saved several hundred dollars over a new setup. I did buy new bulbs.
As far as buying new I think you will see less options because the lower end fixtures are not around anymore.
Recently I called and spoke to a rep at hamilton specifically to ask about their plans for the single ended 14k bulb (i didnt want to switch and have them stop production) and was told that they are seeing a surge in metal halide sales. Partly for people returning and partly there less manufacturers. I took from the talk that Hamilton has no plans to stop making mh products.
Also consider buying used I did and saved several hundred dollars over a new setup. I did buy new bulbs.
As far as buying new I think you will see less options because the lower end fixtures are not around anymore.
Recently I called and spoke to a rep at hamilton specifically to ask about their plans for the single ended 14k bulb (i didnt want to switch and have them stop production) and was told that they are seeing a surge in metal halide sales. Partly for people returning and partly there less manufacturers. I took from the talk that Hamilton has no plans to stop making mh products.